Accountant

Element has an opportunity for a new Accountant to join our Global Business Services team based in Edinburgh. Supporting across the wider GL team, this role is focused on our growing Consumer & Industrials business line, reporting to our Senior Accountant.This role would be perfect for a highly motivated professional keen to further their development in accounting and finance.Our new colleague will join us based from our beautiful new office in Edinburgh Park where we enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including collaboration spaces, huddle rooms, open-concept layout, and abundant natural light. With fantastic links by train, tram, commuter routes, as well as having designated parking, we are well connected for colleagues across the central belt of Scotland.ResponsibilitiesMonth-end management accounts analysis and supportReview and posting of accruals and prepayments, payroll and sales adjustmentsProcessing high volume of journalsGeneral ledger and balance sheet reconciliationsIntercompany transaction processing and reconciliationAssistance with the quarterly VAT process and ongoing VAT complianceAssistance with the financial maintenance of the group’s electric car schemeSupport and improvement of the month-end process and analysis for local finance and lab teamsSupport of internal and external audit processes for the groupSupport in the corporation tax and payroll compliance work across the business unit entitiesDocumenting and developing the general business unit control environmentProviding support to local finance managers and other GBS teams, including AR, AP, Treasury, Tax and PayrollAd hoc duties as and when required to support finance applications and initiativesSupport in move of the final Consumer & Industrials entities onto D365Support in the compliance and closure of legacy businessesSkills & QualificationsDegree and accountancy qualification is highly advantageous, however, PQ / qualified by experience will consideredSignificant experience gained in a similar roleStrong systems and accounting experience preferred – Navision and D365 experience desirableEffective communicator and comfortable working within both a local and wider teamSelf-starter, works own initiative and proactiveAttention to detail, especially regarding GL transactionsPositive, can-do attitude